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France to mobilize 12,000 police officers to enforce curfews after Macron announces new Covid-19 measures

Posted on October 16, 2020October 16, 2020By Editor

Thousands of law enforcement personnel will be deployed in major cities across France to monitor compliance with strict measures adopted to contain a second wave of coronavirus. … Read More >France to mobilize 12,000 police officers to enforce curfews after Macron announces new Covid-19 measures

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Public health state of emergency declared in France over Covid, as Macron confirms city curfews

Posted on October 14, 2020October 14, 2020By Editor

France’s government has declared a public health state of emergency over the growing number of Covid-19 cases as the country sees a second-wave surge of the virus. A curfew will also be imposed on several cities, including Paris. … Read More >Public health state of emergency declared in France over Covid, as Macron confirms city curfews

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France Cancels Paris International Agricultural Show 2021 Due to Pandemic – Reports

Posted on October 14, 2020October 14, 2020By Editor

The French authorities have cancelled the Paris International Agricultural Show 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the RTL radio broadcaster reported on Tuesday. … Read More >France Cancels Paris International Agricultural Show 2021 Due to Pandemic – Reports

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French govt says curfews on the table as ministers mull new Covid-19 measures

Posted on October 13, 2020October 13, 2020By Editor

The French government has signaled that it will consider all possible strategies purportedly aimed at containing a spike in coronavirus cases, including curfews, as President Emmanuel Macron’s cabinet debates new restrictions. … Read More >French govt says curfews on the table as ministers mull new Covid-19 measures

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‘No more slackening’ – French PM says local lockdowns could continue at least until the end of 2020

Posted on October 12, 2020By Editor

French Prime Minister Jean Castex has said he expects further lockdowns across France as coronavirus infections continue to surge and has recommended the French to limit their social life. … Read More >‘No more slackening’ – French PM says local lockdowns could continue at least until the end of 2020

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Over half of French nurses on brink of professional burn-out amid Covid-19 pandemic – survey

Posted on October 12, 2020October 12, 2020By Editor

More than the half of French nurses are close to burning out due to the pressure the ongoing pandemic has put on the nation’s medical workers, who struggle with increased work and lack of holidays, a new survey indicates. … Read More >Over half of French nurses on brink of professional burn-out amid Covid-19 pandemic – survey

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WATCH fireworks set off in Paris suburb amid ‘violent attack’ targeting police station

Posted on October 12, 2020October 12, 2020By Editor

Unknown assailants set off a barrage of fireworks into a police station and stormed the building on Saturday night in France. The interior minister linked the incident to anti-drug activities. … Read More >WATCH fireworks set off in Paris suburb amid ‘violent attack’ targeting police station

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‘RIP restaurant industry’: Protesters in Paris stage mock funeral after bars & cafés ordered to close AGAIN (VIDEOS)

Posted on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020By Editor

Parisian restaurant and bar workers have taken to the streets carrying a mock coffin, an expression of their anger at new Covid-19 restrictions, which they say will kill off the whole industry. … Read More >‘RIP restaurant industry’: Protesters in Paris stage mock funeral after bars & cafés ordered to close AGAIN (VIDEOS)

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WATCH: People squeeze into Paris train like sardines in a can despite restrictions introduced after 2 days of 18k new cases

Posted on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020By Editor

France has recorded two consecutive days of over 18,000 new coronavirus cases as authorities scramble to impose new restrictions and stem the tide of infection. Despite this, public transport is still dangerously overcrowded. … Read More >WATCH: People squeeze into Paris train like sardines in a can despite restrictions introduced after 2 days of 18k new cases

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Dozens arrested as France busts major child porn network, including men suspected of sexually assaulting kids on camera

Posted on October 9, 2020October 9, 2020By Editor

French police have arrested 61 people allegedly involved in a vast child pornography network. Some of the suspects are believed to have filmed their sexual assault of minors, investigators said. … Read More >Dozens arrested as France busts major child porn network, including men suspected of sexually assaulting kids on camera